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PARKS Ft RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING • AGENDA
Meridian City Hall • Council Chambers
33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, May 9, 2018 a 5:30 PM
Mission:
The Meridian Parks & Recreation Commission is a volunteer citizens' group that is created and
empowered to advise the City on issues relating to park facilities and recreation programs of the City.
Their mission is to gather input from staff and other qualified personnel on issues relating to the
creation and design of public parks and open spaces; to listen to public input; and to provide advice
and recommendations on parks and recreation related matters to the Mayor and City Council.
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Please contact the City Clerk's Office at 888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Approximate
Presenter
Time
1. Roll -Call Attendance
Rachel Myers
2 minutes
Jo Greer, president _ John Nesmith
Jessica West, vice president _ Mike Pepin
Keith Bevan _ Creg Steele
Michelle Jensen _ Hannah Sturtevant
Kayla McNay
2. Adoption of the Agenda
Jo Greer
2 minutes
3. Approval of the April 4, 2018 Special Meeting Minutes
Jo Greer
2 minutes
(Spring Pathways Tour)
4. Announcements
10 minutes:
a. Upcoming Events
Shelly Houston
5 minutes
b. Commission Team -Building Activity July 11
Steve Siddoway
5 minutes
5. Old Business - NONE
1 hour Et
6. New Business
50 minutes:
a. Spring Pathways Tour Debrief
Kim Warren
10 minutes
b. MPR Master Plan Goals Ft Objectives Update
Steve Siddoway
20 minutes
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c. MPR Department Strategic Presentation
Steve Siddoway
30 minutes
d. FY2019 Budget Enhancement Overview
Steve Siddoway
20 minutes
e. South Meridian Regional Park Recreation Complex
Mike Barton
30 minutes
Overview Update - Playground, Splash Pad, Sand/Water
Play, Ft Climbing Map
7. Workshop - NONE
8. Staff Reports
MPR Staff
15 minutes
9. Adjourn
Jo Greer
1 minute
ATTACHMENTS:
(1) 4.4.18 Special Meeting Minutes
(2) Staff Reports: Administration, Parks,
and Recreation Divisions
(3) Miscellaneous: Meridian Parks &
Recreation Master Plan Goals &
Objectives Updates (2017-1018)
NExT REGULAR MEETING: JUNE 13, 2018.5:30 PM
2018 All -Commission Goals:
1. Support development of a connected pathway system across the City
of Meridian, with the Five Mile Creek Pathway and the Rail -With -
Trail Pathway as the top priorities.
2. Support construction of the South Meridian Regional Park
(Exp(oration Park).
3. Provide feedback on plans for a shade structure solution at the
Kleiner Park bandshell.
4. Encourage coordination with the City of Eagle to plan for
connections of our pathway systems.
5. Recommend preferred options for space planning at bay 5 of the
Homecourt.
6. Explore options to obtain, build, or develop partnerships for
additional park space andlor amenities.
7. Continue to foster greater Commission involvement/ presence in
community events.
8. Engage other task forces, commissions, entities, and agencies
through workshops and other outreach for partnership
opportunities.
9. Discuss progress on Goals and Objectives in the MPR Master Plan.
10. Participate and support Meridian Parks & Recreation Month to help
foster community engagement.
11. Pursue improved tools and opportunities to engage citizens and
stakeholders.
12. Continue discussions with the Meridian Fire Department regarding
feasibility of future fire stations to be collocated with future parks.
13. Support the current efforts for ADA compliance repairs to ensure
accessibility of Meridian's park system.
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda - May 9, 2018 Page 1 of 2
Persons desiring accommodation for disabilities related to documents andlor hearings:
Please contact the City Clerk's Office at 888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.